Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant

Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District; Englewood (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District seeks a Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities at Marguerite E. Small Elementary School.

The position involves direct instructional support, behavior and data collection, and collaboration with licensed staff to implement accommodations and meet IEP goals. Responsibilities span classroom and potentially inclusive settings, including supervision during play and meals, assisting with adaptive

Qualifications

• Participate in annual trainings (blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi-pen, etc.).
• Must be highly qualified.
• Associate's degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test.
• Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem solving skills.
• Supports students with equipment (assistive technology).
• Assists with supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Fosters student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Supports tasks to meet IEP goals and assist with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions.

Skills

ParaPro test

Associate's degree

Child development

Education

Associate's degree

ParaPro test passing score

Job description

Long-Term Substitute Paraeducator IA/Special Education Assistant JobID: 1515

• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
• Location:
  Marguerite E. Small Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  ASAP

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 6.5 hours per day plus a half hour unpaid lunch
COMPENSATION: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School Committee and the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Secretaries and Assistants Association located on the DY website .
All applicants must be fingerprinted prior to hiring. Additional information regarding fingerprinting including scheduling an appointment may be found on our website .
All paraprofessionals must meet certification requirements as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Individuals with an Associate's degree or higher, or who have obtained 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, have met this requirement and will need to provide a copy of a transcript showing your highest degree earned. The finalpathway to meet this requirement is passing the Massachusetts ParaPro or Workkeys Assessment certification within the first year of employment.Information regarding the process can be found HERE . Please provide the Human Resources office with a copy of your passing scores, once obtained.If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the HR Office at [phone].
SUMMARY:Supports students, which may include, but not limited to, students with: low-incidence disabilities, autism, social-emotional needs, and behavioral concerns. Support may occur in an early education setting, inclusion setting, substantially separate classroom or home. This may be 1:1 or in a small group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct instructional support to students with disabilities in the classroom or in a separate setting.
• Implements and/or adapts modifications and accommodations to the environment or curricular materials as directed by the special education teacher/liaison, classroom teacher or related services provider.
• Collects data regarding students' goals and/or objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Supports the behavioral/social-emotional needs of children by utilizing pro-active, pro-social problem solving skills.
• Support special education students by providing assistance with equipment (i.e. assistive technology).
• Assist with the supervision of students during play and lunch periods.
• Foster student independence while supporting individual needs.
• Responsible for carrying out tasks that allow students to meet their IEP goals and appropriately function in the educational setting. Tasks may include assisting with behavior, medical, social, academic or self-help interventions.
• Work may include, but is not limited to assisting with personal hygiene, direct behavior services (such as ABA) and data collection.
• Assist in the lifting and/or toileting of student into medical equipment, such as standers or other adaptive equipment as needed or as required in IEP.
• Maintain proper confidentiality of student records.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Supporting the toileting and daily living skills of students can be an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Participate in annual trainings, for blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, 51A, bullying, epi-pen, etc.
• Must be highly qualified.
• Associate's degree, 2 years of college or passing score on the ParaPro test.
• Knowledge of child development (intellectual, social/emotional, and physical) and 12 months experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

PRIMARY JOB CONTACT:

Katherine Tourgee, Principal's Administrative Assistant
Marguerite E. Small Elementary School
440 Higgins Crowell Rd
West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673
Phone: [phone]

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 4:36:08 AM CST.

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